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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.35, 667.99 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.35, 667.99 and 185.38 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.35 : 667.99 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.35/667.99 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.35x = 667.99 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.35x = 123,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,831.99/445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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