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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.33, 667.54 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.33, 667.54 and 185.52 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.33 : 667.54 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.33/667.54 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.33x = 667.54 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.33x = 123,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,842.02/445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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