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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 671.42 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 671.42 and 139.46 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 671.42 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/671.42 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 671.42 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 93,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,633.22/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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