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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.25, 461.27 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.25, 461.27 and 196.25 is: 270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.25 : 461.27 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.25/461.27 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.25x = 461.27 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.25x = 90,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,523.26/334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.83

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