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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 463.36 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 463.36 and 188.40 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 463.36 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/463.36 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 463.36 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 87,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,297.02/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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