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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 462.85 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 462.85 and 195.50 is: 269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 462.85 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/462.85 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 462.85 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 90,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,487.18/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.76

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