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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 672.32 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 672.32 and 140.12 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 672.32 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/672.32 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 672.32 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 94,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,201.42/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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