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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 463.61 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 463.61 and 188.59 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 463.61 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/463.61 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 463.61 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 87,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,432.21/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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