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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 461.04 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 461.04 and 186.73 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 461.04 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/461.04 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 461.04 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 86,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,089.07/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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