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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.82 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.82 and 138.96 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.82 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.82 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.82 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 93,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,217.15/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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