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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.33, 672.60 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.33, 672.60 and 140.17 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.33 : 672.60 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.33/672.60 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.33x = 672.60 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.33x = 94,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,278.34/448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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