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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 672.85 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 672.85 and 192.49 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 672.85 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/672.85 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 672.85 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 129,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,516.90/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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