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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 672.78 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 672.78 and 140.27 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 672.78 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/672.78 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 672.78 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 94,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,367.49/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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