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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.74, 670.21 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.74, 670.21 and 138.59 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.74 : 670.21 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.74/670.21 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.74x = 670.21 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.74x = 92,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,880.36/446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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