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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 665.82 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 665.82 and 184.04 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 665.82 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/665.82 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 665.82 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 122,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,537.37/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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