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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 667.70 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 667.70 and 185.18 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 667.70 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/667.70 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 667.70 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 123,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,644.69/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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