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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.39, 669.32 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.39, 669.32 and 186.09 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.39 : 669.32 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.39/669.32 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.39x = 669.32 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.39x = 124,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,552.83/446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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