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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 674.60 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 674.60 and 141.57 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 674.60 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/674.60 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 674.60 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 95,502.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,502.41/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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