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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.36 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.36 and 140.74 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.36 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.36 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.36 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 94,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,768.69/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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