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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 670.07 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 670.07 and 138.62 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 670.07 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/670.07 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 670.07 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 92,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,881.06/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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