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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.88 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.88 and 188.68 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.88 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.88 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.88 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 126,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,959.00/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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