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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 670.08 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 670.08 and 186.68 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 670.08 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/670.08 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 670.08 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 125,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,090.53/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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