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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.01, 460.90 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.01, 460.90 and 186.67 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.01 : 460.90 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.01/460.90 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.01x = 460.90 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.01x = 86,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,036.20/334.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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