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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 669.56 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 669.56 and 186.19 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 669.56 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/669.56 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 669.56 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 124,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,667.16/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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