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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 668.66 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 668.66 and 137.57 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 668.66 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/668.66 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 668.66 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 91,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,983.53/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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