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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 462.14 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 462.14 and 195.08 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 462.14 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/462.14 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 462.14 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 90,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,154.27/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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