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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 672.15 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 672.15 and 139.97 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 672.15 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/672.15 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 672.15 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 94,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,080.84/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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