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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.24, 461.26 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.24, 461.26 and 194.34 is: 268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.24 : 461.26 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.24/461.26 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.24x = 461.26 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.24x = 89,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641.27/334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.19

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