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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.12, 669.16 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.12, 669.16 and 186.26 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.12 : 669.16 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.12/669.16 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.12x = 669.16 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.12x = 124,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,637.74/446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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