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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 462.46 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 462.46 and 187.78 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 462.46 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/462.46 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 462.46 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 86,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,840.74/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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