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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 672.03 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 672.03 and 188.24 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 672.03 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/672.03 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 672.03 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 126,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,499.57/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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