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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 668.43 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 668.43 and 137.43 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 668.43 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/668.43 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 668.43 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 91,862.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,862.33/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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