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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 462.77 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 462.77 and 187.96 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 462.77 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/462.77 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 462.77 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 86,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982.25/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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