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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 462.27 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 462.27 and 187.66 is: 258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 462.27 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/462.27 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 462.27 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 86,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749.59/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.91

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