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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 461.19 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 461.19 and 194.30 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 461.19 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/461.19 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 461.19 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 89,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,609.37/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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