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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 673.31 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 673.31 and 188.91 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 673.31 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/673.31 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 673.31 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 127,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,194.05/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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