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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 462.79 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 462.79 and 195.51 is: 269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 462.79 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/462.79 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 462.79 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 90,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,482.05/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.76

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