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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 665.64 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 665.64 and 183.71 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 665.64 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/665.64 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 665.64 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 122,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,281.40/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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