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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.74, 669.77 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.74, 669.77 and 186.69 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.74 : 669.77 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.74/669.77 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.74x = 669.77 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.74x = 125,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,040.70/446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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