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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 665.42 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 665.42 and 183.87 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 665.42 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/665.42 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 665.42 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 122,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,349.86/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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