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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 670.21 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 670.21 and 138.58 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 670.21 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/670.21 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 670.21 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 92,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,875.68/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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