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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 463.44 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 463.44 and 188.45 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 463.44 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/463.44 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 463.44 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 87,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,335.96/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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