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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 462.01 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 462.01 and 187.43 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 462.01 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/462.01 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 462.01 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 86,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,594.53/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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