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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 461.77 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 461.77 and 187.27 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 461.77 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/461.77 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 461.77 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 86,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,474.05/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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