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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 462.81 and 188.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 462.81 and 188.00 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 462.81 = 188.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/462.81 = 188.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 462.81 × 188.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 87,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,010.14/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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