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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.12 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.12 and 182.92 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.12 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.12 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.12 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 121,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,480.83/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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