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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 667.41 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 667.41 and 188.25 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 667.41 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/667.41 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 667.41 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 125,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,639.93/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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