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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.89, 670.45 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.89, 670.45 and 138.79 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.89 : 670.45 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.89/670.45 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.89x = 670.45 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.89x = 93,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,051.01/446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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