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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 672.27 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 672.27 and 139.96 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 672.27 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/672.27 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 672.27 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 94,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,090.91/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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