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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 671.26 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 671.26 and 187.54 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 671.26 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/671.26 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 671.26 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 125,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,888.10/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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