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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 671.79 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 671.79 and 139.79 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 671.79 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/671.79 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 671.79 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 93,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,906.17/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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