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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 460.96 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 460.96 and 186.68 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 460.96 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/460.96 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 460.96 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 86,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,052.01/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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