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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 462.05 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 462.05 and 194.90 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 462.05 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/462.05 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 462.05 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 90,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,052.57/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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