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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 672.84 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 672.84 and 140.50 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 672.84 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/672.84 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 672.84 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 94,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,534.02/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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