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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 671.88 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 671.88 and 139.78 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 671.88 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/671.88 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 671.88 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 93,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,915.39/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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