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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 661.86 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 661.86 and 184.54 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 661.86 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/661.86 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 661.86 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 122,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,139.64/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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