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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.27, 667.98 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.27, 667.98 and 185.41 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.27 : 667.98 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.27/667.98 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.27x = 667.98 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.27x = 123,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,850.17/445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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