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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 667.41 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 667.41 and 184.92 is: 277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 667.41 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/667.41 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 667.41 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 123,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,417.46/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.42

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