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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 666.46 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 666.46 and 187.62 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 666.46 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/666.46 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 666.46 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 125,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,041.23/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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