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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 671.94 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 671.94 and 188.10 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 671.94 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/671.94 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 671.94 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 126,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,391.91/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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