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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 462.47 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 462.47 and 187.72 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 462.47 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/462.47 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 462.47 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 86,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,812.77/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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