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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 461.48 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 461.48 and 187.04 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 461.48 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/461.48 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 461.48 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 86,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,311.98/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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