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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 668.62 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 668.62 and 133.39 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 668.62 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/668.62 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 668.62 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 89,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,187.22/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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