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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 667.59 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 667.59 and 185.05 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 667.59 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/667.59 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 667.59 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 123,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,537.67/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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