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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.31, 461.33 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.31, 461.33 and 186.93 is: 257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.31 : 461.33 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.31/461.33 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.31x = 461.33 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.31x = 86,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,235.48/334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.95

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