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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 460.78 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 460.78 and 186.56 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 460.78 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/460.78 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 460.78 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 85,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,960.81/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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