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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.17, 672.28 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.17, 672.28 and 139.94 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.17 : 672.28 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.17/672.28 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.17x = 672.28 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.17x = 94,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,078.86/448.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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