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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.67 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.67 and 187.90 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.67 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.67 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.67 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 86,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,934.07/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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