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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.85, 462.08 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.85, 462.08 and 187.49 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.85 : 462.08 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.85/462.08 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.85x = 462.08 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.85x = 86,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,635.18/334.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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