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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 462.61 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 462.61 and 195.39 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 462.61 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/462.61 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 462.61 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 90,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,388.88/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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