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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 671.96 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 671.96 and 187.91 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 671.96 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/671.96 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 671.96 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 126,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,270.15/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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