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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 664.48 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 664.48 and 183.07 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 664.48 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/664.48 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 664.48 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 121,646.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,646.35/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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