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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 462.94 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 462.94 and 188.08 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 462.94 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/462.94 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 462.94 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 87,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,069.76/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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