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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 461.22 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 461.22 and 186.88 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 461.22 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/461.22 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 461.22 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 86,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,192.79/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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