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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 671.88 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 671.88 and 188.30 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 671.88 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/671.88 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 671.88 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 126,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,515.00/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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