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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 663.33 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 663.33 and 181.99 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 663.33 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/663.33 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 663.33 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 120,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,719.43/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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