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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 462.78 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 462.78 and 187.97 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 462.78 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/462.78 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 462.78 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 86,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986.44/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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