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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 463.47 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 463.47 and 188.49 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 463.47 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/463.47 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 463.47 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 87,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,359.46/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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