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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 462.25 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 462.25 and 195.12 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 462.25 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/462.25 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 462.25 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 90,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,193.73/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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