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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 673 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 673 and 140.51 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 673 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/673 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 673 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 94,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,563.23/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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