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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 462.69 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 462.69 and 187.97 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 462.69 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/462.69 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 462.69 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 86,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,969.53/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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