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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 673.74 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 673.74 and 140.90 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 673.74 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/673.74 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 673.74 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 94,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,929.97/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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