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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 670.28 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 670.28 and 186.86 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 670.28 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/670.28 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 670.28 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 125,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,245.49/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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