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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 672.26 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 672.26 and 140.07 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 672.26 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/672.26 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 672.26 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 94,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,162.76/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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