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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.43, 662.27 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.43, 662.27 and 184.87 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.43 : 662.27 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.43/662.27 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.43x = 662.27 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.43x = 122,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,433.85/441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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