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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 665.22 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 665.22 and 183.56 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 665.22 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/665.22 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 665.22 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 122,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,107.78/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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