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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.60 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.60 and 186.88 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.60 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.60 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.60 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 124,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,387.33/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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