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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 663.20 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 663.20 and 182.62 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 663.20 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/663.20 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 663.20 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 121,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,113.58/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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