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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 462.77 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 462.77 and 187.97 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 462.77 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/462.77 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 462.77 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 86,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,988.03/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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