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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 668.97 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 668.97 and 185.81 is: 278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 668.97 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/668.97 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 668.97 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 124,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,297.97/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.78

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