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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 663.06 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 663.06 and 185.56 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 663.06 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/663.06 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 663.06 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 123,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,037.41/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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