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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.62 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.62 and 187.91 is: 259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.62 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.62 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.62 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 86,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,927.67/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.28

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