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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.00, 671.71 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.00, 671.71 and 188.18 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.00 : 671.71 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.00/671.71 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.00x = 671.71 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.00x = 126,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,401.45/448.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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