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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 671.25 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 671.25 and 139.23 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 671.25 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/671.25 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 671.25 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 93,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,458.14/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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