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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 499.65 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 499.65 and 186.79 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 499.65 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/499.65 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 499.65 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 93,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,329.62/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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