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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 664.50 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443, 664.50 and 186.50 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443 : 664.50 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443/664.50 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443x = 664.50 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443x = 123,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,929.25/443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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