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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.75, 669.76 and 186.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.75, 669.76 and 186.95 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.75 : 669.76 = 186.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.75/669.76 = 186.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.75x = 669.76 × 186.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.75x = 125,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,211.63/446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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