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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 662.81 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 662.81 and 182.03 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 662.81 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/662.81 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 662.81 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 120,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,647.08/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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