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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 673.68 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 673.68 and 189.16 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 673.68 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/673.68 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 673.68 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 127,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,433.31/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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