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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 667.79 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 667.79 and 185.19 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 667.79 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/667.79 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 667.79 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 123,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,670.09/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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