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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 673.70 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 673.70 and 141.01 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 673.70 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/673.70 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 673.70 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 94,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,994.36/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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