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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 665.52 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 665.52 and 187.14 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 665.52 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/665.52 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 665.52 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 124,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,545.41/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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