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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 673.38 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 673.38 and 140.71 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 673.38 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/673.38 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 673.38 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 94,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,752.28/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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