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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.11, 462.46 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.11, 462.46 and 187.76 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.11 : 462.46 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.11/462.46 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.11x = 462.46 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.11x = 86,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,831.49/335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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