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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 461.89 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 461.89 and 187.35 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 461.89 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/461.89 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 461.89 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 86,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,532.54/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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