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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 661.62 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 661.62 and 184.60 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 661.62 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/661.62 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 661.62 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 122,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,135.05/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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