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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 461.81 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 461.81 and 194.83 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 461.81 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/461.81 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 461.81 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 89,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,975.51/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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