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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.57 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.57 and 186.38 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.57 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.57 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.57 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 85,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,841.04/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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