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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 663.05 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 663.05 and 182.39 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 663.05 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/663.05 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 663.05 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 120,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,930.83/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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