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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 672.65 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 672.65 and 188.44 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 672.65 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/672.65 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 672.65 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 126,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,754.17/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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