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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.97, 671.96 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.97, 671.96 and 188.12 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.97 : 671.96 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.97/671.96 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.97x = 671.96 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.97x = 126,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,409.12/447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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