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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 671.98 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 671.98 and 139.86 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 671.98 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/671.98 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 671.98 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 93,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,982.77/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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