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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.95, 667.39 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.95, 667.39 and 184.89 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.95 : 667.39 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.95/667.39 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.95x = 667.39 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.95x = 123,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,393.74/444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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