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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.63, 668.10 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.63, 668.10 and 201.87 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.63 : 668.10 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.63/668.10 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.63x = 668.10 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.63x = 134,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,867.09/445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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