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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.46, 672.65 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.46, 672.65 and 140.29 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.46 : 672.65 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.46/672.65 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.46x = 672.65 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.46x = 94,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,366.07/448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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