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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 673.48 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 673.48 and 188.79 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 673.48 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/673.48 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 673.48 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 127,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,146.73/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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