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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 462.85 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 462.85 and 188.06 is: 259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 462.85 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/462.85 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 462.85 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 87,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,043.57/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.51

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