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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.49, 667.78 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.49, 667.78 and 185.62 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.49 : 667.78 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.49/667.78 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.49x = 667.78 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.49x = 123,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,953.32/445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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