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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 667.77 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 667.77 and 185.31 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 667.77 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/667.77 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 667.77 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 123,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,744.46/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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