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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 460.11 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 460.11 and 186.03 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 460.11 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/460.11 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 460.11 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 85,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,594.26/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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