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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 667.28 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 667.28 and 188.20 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 667.28 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/667.28 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 667.28 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 125,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,582.10/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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