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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 672.70 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 672.70 and 140.28 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 672.70 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/672.70 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 672.70 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 94,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,362.29/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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