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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 668.47 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 668.47 and 137.49 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 668.47 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/668.47 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 668.47 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 91,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,907.25/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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