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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 463.05 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 463.05 and 186.18 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 463.05 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/463.05 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 463.05 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 86,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,210.65/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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