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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 668.88 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 668.88 and 137.76 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 668.88 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/668.88 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 668.88 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 92,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,144.91/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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