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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 670.53 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 670.53 and 138.87 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 670.53 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/670.53 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 670.53 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 93,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,116.50/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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