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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 668.04 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 668.04 and 137.18 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 668.04 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/668.04 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 668.04 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 91,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,638.39/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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