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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 666.20 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 666.20 and 184.12 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 666.20 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/666.20 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 666.20 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 122,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,660.74/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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