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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.61, 461.85 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.61, 461.85 and 194.74 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.61 : 461.85 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.61/461.85 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.61x = 461.85 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.61x = 89,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,940.67/334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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