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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 673.26 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 673.26 and 140.71 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 673.26 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/673.26 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 673.26 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 94,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,736.15/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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