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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 671.08 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 671.08 and 187.32 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 671.08 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/671.08 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 671.08 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 125,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,706.71/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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