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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 670.08 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 670.08 and 138.58 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 670.08 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/670.08 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 670.08 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 92,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,859.79/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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