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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 666.47 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 666.47 and 140.31 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 666.47 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/666.47 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 666.47 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 93,512.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,512.41/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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