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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.83, 669.99 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.83, 669.99 and 138.59 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.83 : 669.99 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.83/669.99 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.83x = 669.99 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.83x = 92,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,853.22/446.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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