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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 461.28 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 461.28 and 194.41 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 461.28 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/461.28 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 461.28 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 89,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,677.44/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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