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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 664.97 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 664.97 and 186.75 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 664.97 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/664.97 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 664.97 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 124,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,182.21/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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