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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 663.02 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 663.02 and 185.69 is: 278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 663.02 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/663.02 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 663.02 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 123,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,116.18/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.54

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