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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 670.28 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 670.28 and 186.88 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 670.28 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/670.28 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 670.28 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 125,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,261.93/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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