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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.65, 463.18 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.65, 463.18 and 188.29 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.65 : 463.18 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.65/463.18 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.65x = 463.18 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.65x = 87,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,212.16/335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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