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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 460.81 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 460.81 and 186.60 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 460.81 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/460.81 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 460.81 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 85,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,985.54/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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