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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.97, 665.60 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.97, 665.60 and 183.96 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.97 : 665.60 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.97/665.60 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.97x = 665.60 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.97x = 122,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,442.86/443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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