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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 668.89 and 186.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 668.89 and 186.00 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 668.89 = 186.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/668.89 = 186.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 668.89 × 186.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 124,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,411.26/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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