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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.27, 461.33 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.27, 461.33 and 186.94 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.27 : 461.33 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.27/461.33 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.27x = 461.33 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.27x = 86,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241.03/334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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