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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.21, 672.39 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.21, 672.39 and 140.04 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.21 : 672.39 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.21/672.39 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.21x = 672.39 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.21x = 94,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,161.50/448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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