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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 460.44 and 186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 460.44 and 186.29 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 460.44 = 186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/460.44 = 186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 460.44 × 186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 85,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,775.37/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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