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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 668.82 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 668.82 and 137.81 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 668.82 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/668.82 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 668.82 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 92,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,166.74/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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