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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 461.27 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 461.27 and 194.45 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 461.27 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/461.27 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 461.27 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 89,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692.13/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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