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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 461.07 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 461.07 and 186.78 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 461.07 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/461.07 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 461.07 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 86,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,118.65/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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