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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 663.58 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 663.58 and 186.28 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 663.58 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/663.58 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 663.58 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 123,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,611.68/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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