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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 666.18 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 666.18 and 187.68 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 666.18 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/666.18 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 666.18 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 125,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,028.66/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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