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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 666.65 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 666.65 and 184.86 is: 277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 666.65 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/666.65 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 666.65 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 123,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,236.92/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.14

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