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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 666.12 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 666.12 and 187.52 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 666.12 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/666.12 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 666.12 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 124,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,910.82/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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