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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 662.94 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 662.94 and 182.10 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 662.94 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/662.94 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 662.94 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 120,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,721.37/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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