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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.14 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.14 and 186.44 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.14 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.14 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.14 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 123,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,822.26/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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