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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 668.94 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 668.94 and 186.06 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 668.94 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/668.94 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 668.94 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 124,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,462.98/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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