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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 461.78 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 461.78 and 194.76 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 461.78 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/461.78 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 461.78 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 89,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,935.30/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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