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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 461.91 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 461.91 and 187.37 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 461.91 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/461.91 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 461.91 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 86,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548.08/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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