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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.50 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.50 and 140.76 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.50 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.50 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.50 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 94,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,801.86/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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