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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.80, 460.67 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.80, 460.67 and 186.44 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.80 : 460.67 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.80/460.67 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.80x = 460.67 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.80x = 85,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,884.08/333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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