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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 461.19 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 461.19 and 194.24 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 461.19 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/461.19 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 461.19 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 89,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,579.24/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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