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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.83, 669.62 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.83, 669.62 and 186.55 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.83 : 669.62 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.83/669.62 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.83x = 669.62 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.83x = 124,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,916.68/446.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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