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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 673.04 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 673.04 and 188.71 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 673.04 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/673.04 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 673.04 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 127,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,008.17/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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