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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 461.10 and 186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 461.10 and 186.77 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 461.10 = 186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/461.10 = 186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 461.10 × 186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 86,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,121.50/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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