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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.15, 664.69 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.15, 664.69 and 183.14 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.15 : 664.69 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.15/664.69 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.15x = 664.69 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.15x = 121,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,731.33/443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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