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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.21 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.21 and 139.96 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.21 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.21 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.21 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 94,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,081.81/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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