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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.21 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.21 and 140.16 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.21 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.21 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.21 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 94,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,216.95/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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