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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 668.97 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 668.97 and 137.81 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 668.97 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/668.97 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 668.97 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 92,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192.08/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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