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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 460.51 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 460.51 and 186.35 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 460.51 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/460.51 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 460.51 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 85,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,816.38/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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