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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.83, 671.44 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.83, 671.44 and 188 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.83 : 671.44 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.83/671.44 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.83x = 671.44 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.83x = 126,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,230.72/447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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