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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 669.73 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 669.73 and 138.42 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 669.73 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/669.73 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 669.73 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 92,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,704.03/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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