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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.43, 671.15 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.43, 671.15 and 187.44 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.43 : 671.15 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.43/671.15 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.43x = 671.15 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.43x = 125,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,798.31/447.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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