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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 462.03 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 462.03 and 194.89 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 462.03 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/462.03 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 462.03 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 90,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,045.03/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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