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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 461.92 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 461.92 and 194.89 is: 268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 461.92 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/461.92 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 461.92 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 90,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,023.59/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.89

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