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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 461.42 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 461.42 and 194.42 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 461.42 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/461.42 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 461.42 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 89,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,706.00/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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