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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 463.19 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 463.19 and 188.24 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 463.19 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/463.19 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 463.19 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 87,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,190.89/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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