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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.15, 461.18 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.15, 461.18 and 194.33 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.15 : 461.18 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.15/461.18 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.15x = 461.18 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.15x = 89,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,622.75/334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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