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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 462.94 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 462.94 and 186.09 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 462.94 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/462.94 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 462.94 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 86,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,149.20/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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