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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 669.42 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 669.42 and 186.28 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 669.42 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/669.42 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 669.42 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 124,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,699.56/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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