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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.78, 671.75 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.78, 671.75 and 139.65 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.78 : 671.75 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.78/671.75 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.78x = 671.75 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.78x = 93,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,809.89/447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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