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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 460.59 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 460.59 and 186.39 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 460.59 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/460.59 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 460.59 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 85,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,849.37/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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