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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 463.56 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 463.56 and 188.60 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 463.56 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/463.56 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 463.56 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 87,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,427.42/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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