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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.81 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.81 and 139.73 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 671.81 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/671.81 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 671.81 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 93,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,867.95/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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