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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 670.28 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 670.28 and 186.78 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 670.28 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/670.28 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 670.28 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 125,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,196.48/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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