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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.25, 663.38 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.25, 663.38 and 185.75 is: 278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.25 : 663.38 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.25/663.38 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.25x = 663.38 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.25x = 123,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,222.84/442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.63

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