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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.97, 663.90 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.97, 663.90 and 182.89 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 663.90 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/663.90 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 663.90 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 121,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,420.82/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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