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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.64 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.64 and 189.28 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.64 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.64 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.64 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 126,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,560.18/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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