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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.50, 664.66 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.50, 664.66 and 183.20 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.50 : 664.66 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.50/664.66 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.50x = 664.66 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.50x = 121,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,765.71/443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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