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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 665.47 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 665.47 and 183.74 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 665.47 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/665.47 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 665.47 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 122,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,269.67/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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