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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 462.45 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 462.45 and 187.75 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 462.45 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/462.45 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 462.45 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 86,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,826.27/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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