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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 461.98 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 461.98 and 193.02 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 461.98 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/461.98 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 461.98 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 89,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,171.38/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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