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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.69 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.69 and 195.39 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.69 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.69 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.69 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 90,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,405.00/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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