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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 673.39 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 673.39 and 140.82 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 673.39 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/673.39 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 673.39 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 94,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,826.78/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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