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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 669.72 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 669.72 and 138.32 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 669.72 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/669.72 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 669.72 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 92,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,631.80/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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