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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.61, 671.16 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.61, 671.16 and 139.37 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.61 : 671.16 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.61/671.16 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.61x = 671.16 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.61x = 93,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,539.57/447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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