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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 668.91 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 668.91 and 137.72 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 668.91 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/668.91 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 668.91 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 92,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,118.94/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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