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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.25, 667.97 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.25, 667.97 and 188.75 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.25 : 667.97 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.25/667.97 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.25x = 667.97 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.25x = 126,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,079.34/445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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