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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.36 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.36 and 186.24 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.36 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.36 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.36 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 123,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,544.17/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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