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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 667.73 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 667.73 and 201.87 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 667.73 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/667.73 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 667.73 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 134,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,793.65/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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