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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 668.50 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 668.50 and 201.97 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 668.50 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/668.50 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 668.50 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 135,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,016.95/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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