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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.60 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.60 and 194.68 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.60 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.60 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.60 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 89,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,862.03/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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