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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.19, 665.75 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.19, 665.75 and 184.06 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.19 : 665.75 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.19/665.75 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.19x = 665.75 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.19x = 122,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,537.95/444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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