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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 460.83 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 460.83 and 186.59 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 460.83 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/460.83 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 460.83 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 85,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,983.03/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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