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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 462.02 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 462.02 and 194.89 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 462.02 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/462.02 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 462.02 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 90,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,042.35/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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