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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 669.57 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 669.57 and 138.25 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 669.57 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/669.57 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 669.57 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 92,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,564.01/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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