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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 667.08 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 667.08 and 188.16 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 667.08 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/667.08 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 667.08 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 125,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,517.77/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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