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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.17, 462.49 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.17, 462.49 and 187.78 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.17 : 462.49 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.17/462.49 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.17x = 462.49 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.17x = 86,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,843.12/335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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