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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 669.91 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 669.91 and 138.47 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 669.91 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/669.91 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 669.91 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 92,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,761.75/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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