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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.78 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.78 and 140.37 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.78 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.78 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.78 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 94,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,438.13/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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