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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 462.74 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 462.74 and 187.96 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 462.74 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/462.74 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 462.74 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 86,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,976.61/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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