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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 461.82 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 461.82 and 194.82 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 461.82 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/461.82 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 461.82 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 89,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,971.77/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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