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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 672.35 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 672.35 and 140.07 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 672.35 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/672.35 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 672.35 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 94,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,175.36/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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