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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 666.39 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 666.39 and 187.62 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 666.39 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/666.39 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 666.39 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 125,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,028.09/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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