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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 672.19 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 672.19 and 139.96 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 672.19 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/672.19 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 672.19 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 94,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,079.71/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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