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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 462.92 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 462.92 and 195.50 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 462.92 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/462.92 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 462.92 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 90,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,500.86/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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