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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.61 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.61 and 186.42 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.61 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.61 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.61 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 85,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,865.98/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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