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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 664.14 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 664.14 and 186.12 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 664.14 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/664.14 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 664.14 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 123,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,609.74/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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