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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.19, 461.28 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.19, 461.28 and 194.34 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.19 : 461.28 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.19/461.28 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.19x = 461.28 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.19x = 89,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,645.16/334.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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