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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 670.17 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 670.17 and 138.56 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 670.17 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/670.17 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 670.17 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 92,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858.76/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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