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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.54 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.54 and 186.37 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.54 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.54 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.54 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 85,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,830.84/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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