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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 460.56 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 460.56 and 186.40 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 460.56 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/460.56 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 460.56 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 85,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,847.45/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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