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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 665.78 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 665.78 and 183.88 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 665.78 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/665.78 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 665.78 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 122,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,421.04/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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