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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 463.59 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 463.59 and 188.60 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 463.59 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/463.59 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 463.59 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 87,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,434.23/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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