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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 668.73 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 668.73 and 185.92 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 668.73 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/668.73 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 668.73 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 124,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,330.28/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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