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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 661.47 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 661.47 and 184.50 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 661.47 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/661.47 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 661.47 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 122,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,041.22/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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