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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.57, 461.73 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.57, 461.73 and 194.73 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.57 : 461.73 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.57/461.73 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.57x = 461.73 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.57x = 89,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,912.68/334.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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