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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 462.23 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 462.23 and 187.57 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 462.23 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/462.23 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 462.23 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 86,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,699.54/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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