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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.82 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.82 and 185.80 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.82 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.82 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.82 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 124,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,268.29/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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