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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 664.28 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 664.28 and 186.20 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 664.28 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/664.28 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 664.28 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 123,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,688.94/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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