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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.59, 669.96 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.59, 669.96 and 196.65 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.59 : 669.96 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.59/669.96 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.59x = 669.96 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.59x = 131,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,747.63/446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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