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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 673.54 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 673.54 and 188.95 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 673.54 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/673.54 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 673.54 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 127,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,262.02/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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