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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.09 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.09 and 196.98 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.09 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.09 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.09 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 98,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,704.71/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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