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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 671.73 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 671.73 and 139.73 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 671.73 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/671.73 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 671.73 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 93,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,857.47/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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