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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 460.88 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 460.88 and 194.12 is: 267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 460.88 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/460.88 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 460.88 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 89,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,466.03/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.86

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