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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 672.86 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 672.86 and 192.20 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 672.86 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/672.86 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 672.86 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 129,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,323.69/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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