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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 460.61 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 460.61 and 186.41 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 460.61 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/460.61 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 460.61 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 85,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,861.38/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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