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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.83 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.83 and 138.36 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.83 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.83 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.83 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 92,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,676.99/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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