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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 460.71 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 460.71 and 186.50 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 460.71 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/460.71 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 460.71 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 85,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,920.11/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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