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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 666.83 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 666.83 and 187.88 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 666.83 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/666.83 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 666.83 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 125,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,281.16/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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