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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 670.84 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 670.84 and 187.16 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 670.84 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/670.84 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 670.84 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 125,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,553.11/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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