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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 461.94 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 461.94 and 187.36 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 461.94 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/461.94 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 461.94 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 86,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,549.08/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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