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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 463.65 and 186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 463.65 and 186.61 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 463.65 = 186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/463.65 = 186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 463.65 × 186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 86,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,521.73/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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