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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.05, 669.05 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.05, 669.05 and 185.98 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.05 : 669.05 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.05/669.05 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.05x = 669.05 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.05x = 124,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,429.92/446.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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