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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 461.18 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 461.18 and 186.83 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 461.18 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/461.18 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 461.18 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 86,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,162.26/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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