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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 462.17 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 462.17 and 187.55 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 462.17 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/462.17 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 462.17 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 86,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,676.73/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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