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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 669.28 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 669.28 and 138.29 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 669.28 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/669.28 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 669.28 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 92,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,554.73/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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