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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 670.41 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 670.41 and 138.72 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 670.41 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/670.41 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 670.41 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 92,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,999.28/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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