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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 461.96 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 461.96 and 194.88 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 461.96 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/461.96 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 461.96 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 90,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,026.76/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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