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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.91, 671.58 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.91, 671.58 and 139.67 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.91 : 671.58 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.91/671.58 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.91x = 671.58 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.91x = 93,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,799.58/447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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