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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 662.52 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 662.52 and 181.90 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 662.52 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/662.52 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 662.52 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 120,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,512.39/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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