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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 462.99 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 462.99 and 188.17 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 462.99 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/462.99 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 462.99 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 87,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,120.83/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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