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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 462.45 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 462.45 and 185.74 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 462.45 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/462.45 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 462.45 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 85,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,893.15/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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