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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.96, 463.66 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.96, 463.66 and 188.62 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.96 : 463.66 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.96/463.66 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.96x = 463.66 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.96x = 87,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,455.55/335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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