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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.90, 462.09 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.90, 462.09 and 187.53 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.90 : 462.09 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.90/462.09 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.90x = 462.09 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.90x = 86,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,655.74/334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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