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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 672.50 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 672.50 and 188.44 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 672.50 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/672.50 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 672.50 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 126,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,725.90/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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