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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.01, 462.28 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.01, 462.28 and 187.64 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.01 : 462.28 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.01/462.28 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.01x = 462.28 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.01x = 86,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743.35/335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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