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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 669 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 669 and 142 is: 213

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 669 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/669 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 669 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 94,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,998/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213

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