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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.98, 672.15 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.98, 672.15 and 188.04 is: 282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.98 : 672.15 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.98/672.15 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.98x = 672.15 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.98x = 126,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,391.09/447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.14

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