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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 460.72 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 460.72 and 194.06 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 460.72 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/460.72 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 460.72 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 89,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,408.72/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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