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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.48 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.48 and 188.96 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.48 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.48 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.48 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 126,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,315.98/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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