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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.54, 465.79 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.54, 465.79 and 186.12 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.54 : 465.79 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.54/465.79 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.54x = 465.79 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.54x = 86,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,693.70/337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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