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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 462.44 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 462.44 and 187.76 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 462.44 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/462.44 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 462.44 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 86,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,827.95/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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