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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 669.27 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 669.27 and 189.50 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 669.27 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/669.27 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 669.27 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 126,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,826.67/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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