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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 667.79 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 667.79 and 185.28 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 667.79 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/667.79 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 667.79 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 123,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,727.20/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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