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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 460.26 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 460.26 and 186.16 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 460.26 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/460.26 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 460.26 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 85,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,680.15/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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