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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 460.76 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 460.76 and 194.08 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 460.76 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/460.76 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 460.76 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 89,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,424.30/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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