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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 463.46 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 463.46 and 188.43 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 463.46 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/463.46 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 463.46 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 87,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,327.09/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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