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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 667.23 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 667.23 and 188.34 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 667.23 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/667.23 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 667.23 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 125,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,666.10/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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