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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 462.06 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 462.06 and 187.48 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 462.06 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/462.06 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 462.06 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 86,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,627.01/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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