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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.47 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.47 and 188.15 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.47 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.47 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.47 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 126,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,520.93/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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