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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 663.77 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 663.77 and 185.87 is: 278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 663.77 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/663.77 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 663.77 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 123,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,374.93/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.86

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