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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 671.17 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 671.17 and 139.33 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 671.17 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/671.17 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 671.17 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 93,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,514.12/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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