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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.19, 463.94 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.19, 463.94 and 186.81 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.19 : 463.94 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.19/463.94 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.19x = 463.94 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.19x = 86,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,671.62/336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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