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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 463.63 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 463.63 and 186.59 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 463.63 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/463.63 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 463.63 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 86,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,507.94/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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