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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 461.16 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 461.16 and 194.35 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 461.16 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/461.16 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 461.16 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 89,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,626.45/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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