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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 662.79 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 662.79 and 182.06 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 662.79 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/662.79 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 662.79 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 120,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,666.04/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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