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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 461.74 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 461.74 and 194.76 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 461.74 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/461.74 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 461.74 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 89,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,927.51/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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