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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.48, 461.55 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.48, 461.55 and 187.12 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.48 : 461.55 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.48/461.55 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.48x = 461.55 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.48x = 86,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,365.24/334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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