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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.59, 671.39 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.59, 671.39 and 139.47 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.59 : 671.39 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.59/671.39 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.59x = 671.39 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.59x = 93,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,636.59/447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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