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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.83, 460.70 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.83, 460.70 and 186.46 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.83 : 460.70 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.83/460.70 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.83x = 460.70 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.83x = 85,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,902.12/333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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