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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 666.42 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 666.42 and 187.84 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 666.42 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/666.42 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 666.42 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 125,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,180.33/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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