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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.60 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.60 and 194.69 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.60 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.60 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.60 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 89,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,867.08/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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