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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.90, 668.88 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.90, 668.88 and 137.78 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.90 : 668.88 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.90/668.88 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.90x = 668.88 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.90x = 92,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,158.29/445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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