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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 458.96 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 458.96 and 194.56 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 458.96 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/458.96 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 458.96 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 89,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,295.26/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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