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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.71 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.71 and 141.73 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.71 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.71 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.71 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 95,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,624.61/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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