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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 668.75 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 668.75 and 137.77 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 668.75 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/668.75 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 668.75 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 92,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133.69/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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