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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 460.07 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 460.07 and 186.02 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 460.07 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/460.07 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 460.07 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 85,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,578.99/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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