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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 462.19 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 462.19 and 187.56 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 462.19 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/462.19 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 462.19 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 86,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,688.36/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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