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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.97 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.97 and 194.19 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.97 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.97 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.97 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 89,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,514.79/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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