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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 461.92 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 461.92 and 194.83 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 461.92 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/461.92 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 461.92 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 89,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,995.87/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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