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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 665.12 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 665.12 and 183.42 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 665.12 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/665.12 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 665.12 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 121,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,995.39/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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