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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 461.74 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 461.74 and 196.60 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 461.74 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/461.74 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 461.74 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 90,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,778.08/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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