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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 672.02 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 672.02 and 187.79 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 672.02 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/672.02 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 672.02 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 126,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,199.38/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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