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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669.33 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669.33 and 138.05 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669.33 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669.33 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669.33 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 92,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,402.80/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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