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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 669.59 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 669.59 and 138.28 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 669.59 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/669.59 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 669.59 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 92,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,590.91/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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