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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.95, 460.86 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.95, 460.86 and 186.58 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.95 : 460.86 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.95/460.86 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.95x = 460.86 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.95x = 85,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988.72/333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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