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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 462.86 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 462.86 and 188.04 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 462.86 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/462.86 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 462.86 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 87,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,036.19/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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