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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 663.15 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 663.15 and 185.62 is: 278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 663.15 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/663.15 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 663.15 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 123,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,093.90/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.53

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