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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 462.17 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 462.17 and 195.05 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 462.17 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/462.17 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 462.17 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 90,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,142.97/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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