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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 664.08 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 664.08 and 186 is: 279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 664.08 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/664.08 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 664.08 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 123,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,518.88/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.10

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