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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 672.03 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 672.03 and 139.80 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 672.03 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/672.03 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 672.03 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 93,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,949.79/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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