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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 669.90 and 186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 669.90 and 186.97 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 669.90 = 186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/669.90 = 186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 669.90 × 186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 125,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,251.20/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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