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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 463.39 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 463.39 and 188.43 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 463.39 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/463.39 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 463.39 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 87,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,314.37/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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