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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 462.43 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 462.43 and 195.29 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 462.43 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/462.43 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 462.43 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 90,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,307.95/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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