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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 460.32 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 460.32 and 186.19 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 460.32 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/460.32 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 460.32 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 85,705.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,705.13/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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