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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 667.95 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 667.95 and 185.36 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 667.95 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/667.95 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 667.95 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 123,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,812.81/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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