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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 668.84 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 668.84 and 137.89 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 668.84 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/668.84 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 668.84 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 92,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,226.35/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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