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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 460.84 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 460.84 and 194.08 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 460.84 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/460.84 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 460.84 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 89,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,439.83/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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