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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.37, 461.49 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.37, 461.49 and 194.49 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.37 : 461.49 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.37/461.49 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.37x = 461.49 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.37x = 89,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,755.19/334.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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