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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 674.73 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 674.73 and 141.69 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 674.73 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/674.73 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 674.73 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 95,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,602.49/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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