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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 461.50 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 461.50 and 187.04 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 461.50 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/461.50 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 461.50 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 86,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,318.96/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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