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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 463.02 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 463.02 and 188.18 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 463.02 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/463.02 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 463.02 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 87,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,131.10/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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