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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.25, 666.63 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.25, 666.63 and 184.21 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.25 : 666.63 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.25/666.63 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.25x = 666.63 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.25x = 122,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,798.25/444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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