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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 462.46 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 462.46 and 195.35 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 462.46 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/462.46 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 462.46 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 90,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,339.13/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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