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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 668.45 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 668.45 and 137.53 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 668.45 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/668.45 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 668.45 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 91,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,933.11/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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