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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 459.67 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 459.67 and 185.73 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 459.67 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/459.67 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 459.67 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 85,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,374.51/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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