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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 665.03 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 665.03 and 183.38 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 665.03 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/665.03 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 665.03 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 121,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,951.54/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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