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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 665.14 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 665.14 and 183.38 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 665.14 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/665.14 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 665.14 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 121,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,970.35/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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