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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 673.14 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 673.14 and 192.12 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 673.14 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/673.14 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 673.14 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 129,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,323.66/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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