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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 672.94 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 672.94 and 188.99 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 672.94 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/672.94 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 672.94 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 127,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,181.58/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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