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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.42, 668.25 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.42, 668.25 and 137.26 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.42 : 668.25 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.42/668.25 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.42x = 668.25 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.42x = 91,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,724.00/445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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