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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 463.31 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 463.31 and 188.41 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 463.31 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/463.31 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 463.31 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 87,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,289.92/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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