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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 673.53 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 673.53 and 140.87 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 673.53 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/673.53 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 673.53 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 94,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,880.17/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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