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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 672.96 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 672.96 and 188.92 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 672.96 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/672.96 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 672.96 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 127,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,135.60/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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