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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.69, 662.90 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.69, 662.90 and 185.37 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.69 : 662.90 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.69/662.90 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.69x = 662.90 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.69x = 122,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,880.85/441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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