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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 462.63 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 462.63 and 187.87 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 462.63 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/462.63 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 462.63 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 86,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,914.30/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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