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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 667.98 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 667.98 and 185.34 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 667.98 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/667.98 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 667.98 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 123,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,803.41/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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