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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 463.45 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 463.45 and 188.46 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 463.45 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/463.45 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 463.45 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 87,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342.00/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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