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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.94 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.94 and 140.41 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.94 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.94 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.94 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 94,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,487.51/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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