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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 461.19 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 461.19 and 186.84 is: 257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 461.19 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/461.19 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 461.19 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 86,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,168.74/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.84

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