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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 461.11 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 461.11 and 186.79 is: 257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 461.11 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/461.11 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 461.11 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 86,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,130.74/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.79

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