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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 463.50 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 463.50 and 188.51 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 463.50 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/463.50 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 463.50 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 87,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,372.07/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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