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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 462.88 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 462.88 and 188.09 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 462.88 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/462.88 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 462.88 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 87,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,063.10/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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