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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.31, 672.74 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.31, 672.74 and 191.81 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.31 : 672.74 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.31/672.74 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.31x = 672.74 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.31x = 129,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,038.26/448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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