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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.29, 461.34 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.29, 461.34 and 186.93 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.29 : 461.34 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.29/461.34 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.29x = 461.34 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.29x = 86,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,235.98/334.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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