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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 667.22 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 667.22 and 184.71 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 667.22 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/667.22 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 667.22 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 123,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,242.21/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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