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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.49, 668.18 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.49, 668.18 and 137.33 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.49 : 668.18 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.49/668.18 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.49x = 668.18 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.49x = 91,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,757.13/445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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