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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.66, 671.40 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.66, 671.40 and 139.47 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.66 : 671.40 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.66/671.40 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.66x = 671.40 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.66x = 93,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,640.16/447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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