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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 663.08 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 663.08 and 185.25 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 663.08 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/663.08 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 663.08 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 122,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834.64/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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