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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.99, 462.33 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.99, 462.33 and 187.63 is: 258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.99 : 462.33 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.99/462.33 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.99x = 462.33 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.99x = 86,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,746.21/334.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.96

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