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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 460.77 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 460.77 and 194.00 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 460.77 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/460.77 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 460.77 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 89,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,386.11/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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