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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 667.14 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 667.14 and 188.12 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 667.14 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/667.14 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 667.14 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 125,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,502.38/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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