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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 461.82 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 461.82 and 194.84 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 461.82 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/461.82 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 461.82 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 89,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,981.01/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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