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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 669.94 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 669.94 and 186.64 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 669.94 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/669.94 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 669.94 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 125,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,037.60/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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