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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 461.31 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 461.31 and 186.93 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 461.31 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/461.31 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 461.31 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 86,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,232.68/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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