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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 461.05 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 461.05 and 194.26 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 461.05 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/461.05 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 461.05 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 89,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,561.93/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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