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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.90, 462.17 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.90, 462.17 and 195.04 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.90 : 462.17 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.90/462.17 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.90x = 462.17 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.90x = 90,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,141.64/334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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