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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 462.17 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 462.17 and 195.08 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 462.17 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/462.17 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 462.17 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 90,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158.30/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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