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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 462.02 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 462.02 and 194.94 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 462.02 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/462.02 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 462.02 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 90,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,065.20/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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