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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 461.97 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 461.97 and 187.37 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 461.97 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/461.97 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 461.97 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 86,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,559.32/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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