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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 668.78 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 668.78 and 137.75 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 668.78 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/668.78 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 668.78 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 92,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,120.41/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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