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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 668.90 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 668.90 and 185.98 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 668.90 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/668.90 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 668.90 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 124,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,398.97/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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