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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.55, 461.68 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.55, 461.68 and 187.19 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.55 : 461.68 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.55/461.68 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.55x = 461.68 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.55x = 86,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,418.63/334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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