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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.14, 670.78 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.14, 670.78 and 138.98 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.14 : 670.78 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.14/670.78 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.14x = 670.78 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.14x = 93,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,225.00/447.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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