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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 667.80 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 667.80 and 185.07 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 667.80 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/667.80 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 667.80 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 123,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,589.75/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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