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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.27, 672.48 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.27, 672.48 and 140.05 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.27 : 672.48 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.27/672.48 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.27x = 672.48 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.27x = 94,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,180.82/448.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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