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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 462.94 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 462.94 and 188.13 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 462.94 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/462.94 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 462.94 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 87,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,092.90/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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