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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 668.81 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 668.81 and 137.72 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 668.81 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/668.81 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 668.81 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 92,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,105.99/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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