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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.71 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.71 and 139.58 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.71 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.71 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.71 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 93,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,757.28/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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