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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 461.95 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 461.95 and 194.87 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 461.95 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/461.95 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 461.95 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 90,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,020.86/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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