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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.96, 671.66 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.96, 671.66 and 188.16 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.96 : 671.66 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.96/671.66 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.96x = 671.66 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.96x = 126,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,376.79/447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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