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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 667.45 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 667.45 and 185.28 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 667.45 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/667.45 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 667.45 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 123,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,665.14/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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