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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 672.96 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 672.96 and 140.51 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 672.96 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/672.96 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 672.96 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 94,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,557.61/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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