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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 672.15 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 672.15 and 191.50 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 672.15 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/672.15 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 672.15 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 128,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,716.73/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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