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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.85, 460.72 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.85, 460.72 and 186.49 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.85 : 460.72 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.85/460.72 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.85x = 460.72 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.85x = 85,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,919.67/333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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