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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 667.09 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 667.09 and 184.98 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 667.09 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/667.09 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 667.09 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 123,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,400.00/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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