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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 663.46 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 663.46 and 185.63 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 663.46 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/663.46 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 663.46 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 123,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,154.30/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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