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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.25, 461.25 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.25, 461.25 and 184.87 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.25 : 461.25 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.25/461.25 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.25x = 461.25 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.25x = 85,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,271.75/334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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