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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.75 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.75 and 185.79 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.75 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.75 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.75 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 123,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,318.11/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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