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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.91 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.91 and 186.63 is: 257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.91 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.91 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.91 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 86,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,017.33/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.54

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