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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 667.04 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 667.04 and 185.07 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 667.04 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/667.04 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 667.04 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 123,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,447.96/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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