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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 461.75 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 461.75 and 194.81 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 461.75 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/461.75 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 461.75 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 89,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,950.23/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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