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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 662.91 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 662.91 and 185.25 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 662.91 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/662.91 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 662.91 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 122,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,804.08/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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