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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 460.79 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 460.79 and 194.04 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 460.79 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/460.79 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 460.79 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 89,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,408.42/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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