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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 463.57 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 463.57 and 188.57 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 463.57 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/463.57 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 463.57 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 87,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,416.08/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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