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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 671.71 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 671.71 and 187.61 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 671.71 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/671.71 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 671.71 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 126,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,019.51/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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