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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 459.99 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 459.99 and 185.94 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 459.99 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/459.99 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 459.99 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 85,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,530.54/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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