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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 672.94 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 672.94 and 188.94 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 672.94 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/672.94 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 672.94 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 127,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,145.28/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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