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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 462.89 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 462.89 and 193.73 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 462.89 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/462.89 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 462.89 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 89,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,672.40/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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