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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.45 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.45 and 185.64 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.45 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.45 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.45 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 123,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,162.86/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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