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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 671.06 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 671.06 and 187.19 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 671.06 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/671.06 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 671.06 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 125,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,615.72/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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