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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 462.92 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 462.92 and 188.14 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 462.92 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/462.92 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 462.92 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 87,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,090.51/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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