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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 673.11 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 673.11 and 140.58 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 673.11 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/673.11 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 673.11 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 94,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,625.80/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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