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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 462.76 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 462.76 and 187.95 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 462.76 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/462.76 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 462.76 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 86,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,974.16/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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