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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 665.73 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 665.73 and 187.34 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 665.73 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/665.73 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 665.73 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 124,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,714.53/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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