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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.41, 460.09 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.41, 460.09 and 186.05 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.41 : 460.09 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.41/460.09 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.41x = 460.09 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.41x = 85,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601.13/333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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