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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.87, 671.33 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.87, 671.33 and 187.81 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.87 : 671.33 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.87/671.33 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.87x = 671.33 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.87x = 126,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,081.28/447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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