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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 672.95 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 672.95 and 140.49 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 672.95 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/672.95 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 672.95 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 94,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,543.10/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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