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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 460.93 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 460.93 and 186.64 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 460.93 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/460.93 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 460.93 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 86,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,027.98/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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