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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669.13 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669.13 and 186.18 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669.13 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669.13 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669.13 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 124,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,578.62/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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