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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.39, 672.54 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.39, 672.54 and 140.23 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.39 : 672.54 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.39/672.54 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.39x = 672.54 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.39x = 94,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,310.28/448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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