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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 463.30 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 463.30 and 188.37 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 463.30 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/463.30 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 463.30 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 87,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,271.82/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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