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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 461.45 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 461.45 and 194.56 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 461.45 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/461.45 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 461.45 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 89,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,779.04/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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