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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 460.24 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 460.24 and 186.14 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 460.24 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/460.24 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 460.24 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 85,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,669.07/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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