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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.66, 674.42 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.66, 674.42 and 141.55 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.66 : 674.42 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.66/674.42 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.66x = 674.42 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.66x = 95,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,461.76/449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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