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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 460.00 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 460.00 and 183.97 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 460.00 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/460.00 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 460.00 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 84,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,627.12/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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