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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 670.50 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 670.50 and 138.96 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 670.50 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/670.50 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 670.50 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 93,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,172.68/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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