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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.28 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.28 and 137.42 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.28 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.28 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.28 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 91,832.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,832.07/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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