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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 669.82 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 669.82 and 186.80 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 669.82 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/669.82 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 669.82 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 125,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,122.38/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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