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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 670.33 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 670.33 and 138.72 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 670.33 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/670.33 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 670.33 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 92,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,988.18/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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