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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 668.96 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 668.96 and 186.41 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 668.96 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/668.96 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 668.96 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 124,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,702.27/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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