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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 463.49 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 463.49 and 188.49 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 463.49 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/463.49 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 463.49 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 87,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,364.73/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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