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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 669.69 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 669.69 and 138.33 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 669.69 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/669.69 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 669.69 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 92,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,638.22/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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