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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 460.12 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 460.12 and 186.07 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 460.12 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/460.12 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 460.12 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 85,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,611.30/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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