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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 668.41 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 668.41 and 137.49 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 668.41 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/668.41 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 668.41 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 91,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,899.00/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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