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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 674.28 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 674.28 and 141.42 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 674.28 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/674.28 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 674.28 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 95,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,356.68/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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