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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.89, 671.89 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.89, 671.89 and 139.77 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.89 : 671.89 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.89/671.89 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.89x = 671.89 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.89x = 93,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,906.71/447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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