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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 672.38 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 672.38 and 140.12 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 672.38 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/672.38 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 672.38 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 94,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,216.65/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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