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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 462.08 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 462.08 and 194.94 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 462.08 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/462.08 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 462.08 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 90,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,077.88/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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