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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 667.67 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 667.67 and 185.37 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 667.67 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/667.67 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 667.67 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 123,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,765.06/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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