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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.13, 670.82 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.13, 670.82 and 187.00 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.13 : 670.82 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.13/670.82 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.13x = 670.82 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.13x = 125,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,440.57/447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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