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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.55, 672.92 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.55, 672.92 and 185.01 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.55 : 672.92 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.55/672.92 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.55x = 672.92 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.55x = 124,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,496.93/448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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