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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 666.20 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 666.20 and 119.50 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 666.20 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/666.20 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 666.20 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 79,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,610.90/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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