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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.27, 672.19 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.27, 672.19 and 188.08 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.27 : 672.19 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.27/672.19 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.27x = 672.19 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.27x = 126,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,425.50/448.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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