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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 669.20 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 669.20 and 186.08 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 669.20 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/669.20 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 669.20 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 124,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,520.46/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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