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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 669.23 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 669.23 and 186.18 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 669.23 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/669.23 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 669.23 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 124,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,597.24/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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