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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 673.50 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 673.50 and 188.91 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 673.50 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/673.50 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 673.50 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 127,230.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,230.89/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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