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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 463.11 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 463.11 and 188.26 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 463.11 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/463.11 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 463.11 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 87,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,182.77/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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