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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 462.96 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 462.96 and 188.12 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 462.96 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/462.96 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 462.96 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 87,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,092.04/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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