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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 669.20 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 669.20 and 138.03 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 669.20 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/669.20 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 669.20 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 92,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,369.68/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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