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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.53, 460.31 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.53, 460.31 and 186.20 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.53 : 460.31 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.53/460.31 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.53x = 460.31 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.53x = 85,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709.94/333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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