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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 674.72 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 674.72 and 141.60 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 674.72 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/674.72 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 674.72 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 95,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,539.64/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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