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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 668.46 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 668.46 and 137.50 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 668.46 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/668.46 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 668.46 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 91,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,913.25/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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