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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 666.50 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 666.50 and 184.28 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 666.50 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/666.50 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 666.50 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 122,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,818.37/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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