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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.00, 672.03 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.00, 672.03 and 139.86 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.00 : 672.03 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.00/672.03 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.00x = 672.03 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.00x = 93,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,990.12/448.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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