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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 667.98 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 667.98 and 201.87 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 667.98 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/667.98 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 667.98 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 134,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,845.12/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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