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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 666.82 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 666.82 and 184.80 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 666.82 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/666.82 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 666.82 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 123,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,228.34/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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