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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.37, 667.98 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.37, 667.98 and 137.21 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.37 : 667.98 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.37/667.98 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.37x = 667.98 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.37x = 91,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,650.20/445.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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