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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.56, 674.39 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.56, 674.39 and 141.40 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.56 : 674.39 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.56/674.39 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.56x = 674.39 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.56x = 95,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,358.75/449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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