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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.13, 459.71 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.13, 459.71 and 185.77 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 459.71 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/459.71 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 459.71 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 85,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,397.10/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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