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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 668.58 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 668.58 and 185.98 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 668.58 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/668.58 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 668.58 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 124,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342.51/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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