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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 670.53 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 670.53 and 138.82 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 670.53 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/670.53 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 670.53 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 93,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,079.62/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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