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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 462.83 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 462.83 and 188.01 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 462.83 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/462.83 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 462.83 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 87,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,016.67/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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