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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.16, 670.85 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.16, 670.85 and 187.22 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.16 : 670.85 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.16/670.85 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.16x = 670.85 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.16x = 125,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,596.54/447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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