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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 668.22 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 668.22 and 137.33 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 668.22 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/668.22 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 668.22 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 91,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,765.30/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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