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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.36, 665.01 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.36, 665.01 and 186.86 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.36 : 665.01 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.36/665.01 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.36x = 665.01 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.36x = 124,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,260.44/443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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