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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.48 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.48 and 140.79 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.48 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.48 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.48 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 94,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,819.25/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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