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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.45, 669.75 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.45, 669.75 and 138.23 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.45 : 669.75 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.45/669.75 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.45x = 669.75 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.45x = 92,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,579.20/446.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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