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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.61, 669.89 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.61, 669.89 and 138.44 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.61 : 669.89 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.61/669.89 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.61x = 669.89 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.61x = 92,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735.53/446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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