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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.69, 463.20 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.69, 463.20 and 188.32 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.69 : 463.20 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.69/463.20 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.69x = 463.20 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.69x = 87,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,229.82/335.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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