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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.53, 669.75 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.53, 669.75 and 138.39 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.53 : 669.75 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.53/669.75 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.53x = 669.75 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.53x = 92,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,688.22/446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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