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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 461.05 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 461.05 and 186.71 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 461.05 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/461.05 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 461.05 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 86,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,083.52/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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