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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 665.96 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 665.96 and 184.28 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 665.96 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/665.96 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 665.96 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 122,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,718.86/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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