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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 463.36 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 463.36 and 188.44 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 463.36 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/463.36 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 463.36 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 87,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,315.56/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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