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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 668.12 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 668.12 and 137.37 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 668.12 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/668.12 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 668.12 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 91,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,780.74/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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