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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.13, 668.74 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.13, 668.74 and 186.27 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 668.74 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/668.74 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 668.74 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 124,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,570.00/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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