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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 668.39 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 668.39 and 137.43 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 668.39 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/668.39 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 668.39 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 91,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,856.15/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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