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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.52 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.52 and 187.04 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.52 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.52 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.52 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 124,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,478.86/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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