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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 463.30 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 463.30 and 188.35 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 463.30 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/463.30 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 463.30 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 87,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,259.30/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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