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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 463.38 and 188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 463.38 and 188.42 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 463.38 = 188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/463.38 = 188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 463.38 × 188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 87,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,310.64/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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