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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 461.80 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 461.80 and 194.78 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 461.80 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/461.80 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 461.80 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 89,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,949.40/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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