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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.34 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.34 and 188.16 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.34 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.34 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.34 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 126,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,507.49/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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