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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.21, 461.34 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.21, 461.34 and 194.44 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.21 : 461.34 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.21/461.34 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.21x = 461.34 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.21x = 89,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,702.95/334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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