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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.09, 461.06 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.09, 461.06 and 186.72 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.09 : 461.06 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.09/461.06 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.09x = 461.06 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.09x = 86,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,089.12/334.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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