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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 462.98 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 462.98 and 188.14 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 462.98 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/462.98 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 462.98 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 87,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,104.37/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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