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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 672.86 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 672.86 and 189.04 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 672.86 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/672.86 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 672.86 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 127,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,197.45/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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