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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 665.33 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 665.33 and 186.75 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 665.33 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/665.33 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 665.33 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 124,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,249.44/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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