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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.50, 461.72 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.50, 461.72 and 194.65 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 461.72 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/461.72 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 461.72 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 89,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,873.80/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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