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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 462.31 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 462.31 and 187.63 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 462.31 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/462.31 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 462.31 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 86,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743.23/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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