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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.79, 671.66 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.79, 671.66 and 139.63 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.79 : 671.66 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.79/671.66 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.79x = 671.66 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.79x = 93,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,785.18/447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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