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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 668.59 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 668.59 and 137.67 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 668.59 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/668.59 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 668.59 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 92,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,041.93/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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