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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 671.48 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 671.48 and 139.54 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 671.48 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/671.48 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 671.48 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 93,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,698.32/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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