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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 463.55 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 463.55 and 188.55 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 463.55 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/463.55 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 463.55 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 87,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401.41/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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