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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.38 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.38 and 185.68 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.38 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.38 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.38 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 124,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,104.80/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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