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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 671.60 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 671.60 and 139.59 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 671.60 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/671.60 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 671.60 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 93,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,748.99/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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