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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.55, 461.69 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.55, 461.69 and 194.68 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.55 : 461.69 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.55/461.69 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.55x = 461.69 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.55x = 89,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,882.14/334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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