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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.41, 670.68 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.41, 670.68 and 187.60 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.41 : 670.68 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.41/670.68 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.41x = 670.68 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.41x = 125,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,817.89/447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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