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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 462.97 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 462.97 and 188.07 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 462.97 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/462.97 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 462.97 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 87,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,070.81/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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