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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 462.01 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 462.01 and 193.03 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 462.01 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/462.01 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 462.01 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 89,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,179.48/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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