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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 669.69 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 669.69 and 186.54 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 669.69 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/669.69 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 669.69 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 124,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,923.97/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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