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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 665.45 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 665.45 and 184.13 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 665.45 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/665.45 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 665.45 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 122,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,529.31/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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