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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 670.67 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 670.67 and 187.19 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 670.67 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/670.67 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 670.67 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 125,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,539.83/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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