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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 460.62 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 460.62 and 186.43 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 460.62 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/460.62 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 460.62 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 85,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,873.39/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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