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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 461.04 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 461.04 and 194.27 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 461.04 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/461.04 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 461.04 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 89,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,563.94/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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