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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.06, 460.89 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.06, 460.89 and 186.66 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.06 : 460.89 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.06/460.89 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.06x = 460.89 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.06x = 86,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029.73/334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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