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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 668.86 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 668.86 and 137.83 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 668.86 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/668.86 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 668.86 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 92,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,188.97/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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