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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 669.33 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 669.33 and 186.13 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 669.33 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/669.33 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 669.33 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 124,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,583.23/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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