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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 460.17 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 460.17 and 186.08 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 460.17 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/460.17 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 460.17 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 85,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,626.13/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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