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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 460.04 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 460.04 and 186 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 460.04 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/460.04 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 460.04 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 85,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,567.44/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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