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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.61 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.61 and 139.57 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.61 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.61 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.61 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 93,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,736.61/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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