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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 462.93 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 462.93 and 195.58 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 462.93 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/462.93 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 462.93 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 90,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,539.85/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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