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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 674.30 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 674.30 and 141.38 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 674.30 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/674.30 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 674.30 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 95,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,328.46/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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