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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 461.86 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 461.86 and 187.33 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 461.86 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/461.86 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 461.86 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 86,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,520.23/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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