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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 662.88 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 662.88 and 185.24 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 662.88 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/662.88 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 662.88 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 122,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,791.89/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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