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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 668.96 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 668.96 and 186.12 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 668.96 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/668.96 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 668.96 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 124,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,507.30/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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