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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 463.64 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 463.64 and 188.66 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 463.64 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/463.64 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 463.64 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 87,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,470.32/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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