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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 671.48 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 671.48 and 139.45 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 671.48 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/671.48 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 671.48 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 93,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,637.89/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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