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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 461.15 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 461.15 and 194.26 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 461.15 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/461.15 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 461.15 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 89,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,583.00/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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