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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 670.43 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 670.43 and 138.84 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 670.43 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/670.43 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 670.43 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 93,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,081.81/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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