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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 463.50 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 463.50 and 188.47 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 463.50 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/463.50 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 463.50 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 87,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,355.85/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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