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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 671.96 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 671.96 and 187.85 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 671.96 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/671.96 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 671.96 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 126,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,226.75/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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