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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 668.98 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 668.98 and 137.83 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 668.98 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/668.98 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 668.98 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 92,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,203.87/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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