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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 460.15 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 460.15 and 186.06 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 460.15 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/460.15 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 460.15 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 85,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,616.77/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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