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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 460.59 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 460.59 and 186.38 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 460.59 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/460.59 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 460.59 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 85,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,843.49/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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