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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 673.59 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 673.59 and 188.99 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 673.59 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/673.59 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 673.59 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 127,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,301.77/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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