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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.99, 672.02 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.99, 672.02 and 139.79 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.99 : 672.02 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.99/672.02 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.99x = 672.02 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.99x = 93,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,943.97/447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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