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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.98, 670.62 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.98, 670.62 and 138.91 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.98 : 670.62 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.98/670.62 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.98x = 670.62 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.98x = 93,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,154.67/446.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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