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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.89, 460.81 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.89, 460.81 and 186.54 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.89 : 460.81 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.89/460.81 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.89x = 460.81 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.89x = 85,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,958.56/333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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