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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 668.75 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 668.75 and 202.55 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 668.75 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/668.75 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 668.75 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 135,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,450.96/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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