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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 673.14 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 673.14 and 188.55 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 673.14 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/673.14 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 673.14 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 126,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,920.55/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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