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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 668.37 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 668.37 and 137.49 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 668.37 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/668.37 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 668.37 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 91,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,892.20/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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