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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.46, 461.53 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.46, 461.53 and 194.57 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.46 : 461.53 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.46/461.53 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.46x = 461.53 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.46x = 89,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,799.56/334.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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