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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 666.32 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 666.32 and 184.29 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 666.32 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/666.32 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 666.32 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 122,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795.19/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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