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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 671.33 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 671.33 and 187.93 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 671.33 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/671.33 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 671.33 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 126,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,163.52/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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