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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 672 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 672 and 139.76 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 672 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/672 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 672 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 93,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,918.72/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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