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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.90, 669.30 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.90, 669.30 and 186.07 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.90 : 669.30 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.90/669.30 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.90x = 669.30 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.90x = 124,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,536.65/445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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