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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.64, 671.58 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.64, 671.58 and 139.58 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.64 : 671.58 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.64/671.58 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.64x = 671.58 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.64x = 93,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,739.14/447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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