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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 462.58 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 462.58 and 187.83 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 462.58 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/462.58 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 462.58 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 86,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,885.93/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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