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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 670.78 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 670.78 and 138.94 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 670.78 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/670.78 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 670.78 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 93,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,198.56/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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