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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.53, 669.54 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.53, 669.54 and 186.25 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.53 : 669.54 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.53/669.54 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.53x = 669.54 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.53x = 124,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,700.15/446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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