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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 666.08 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 666.08 and 187.38 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 666.08 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/666.08 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 666.08 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 124,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,810.07/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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