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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 668.10 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 668.10 and 185.61 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 668.10 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/668.10 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 668.10 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 124,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,002.70/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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