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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 460.18 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 460.18 and 186.10 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 460.18 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/460.18 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 460.18 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 85,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,639.50/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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